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Supreme Court justice will stand down June 30

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2 years ago

June 30, 2022

The day has finally come, with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer standing down from his role on June 30 at noon Eastern Time

In a letter to President Joe Biden, Breyer says it’s been his “great honour” to be a judge in the effort to maintain the Constitution and the Rule of Law.

This retirement paves the way for Ketanji Brown Jackson to take the reins and become the 116th member of the nation’s highest court.

Jackson, was confirmed by the Senate in April by a vote of 53-to-47.

Breyer will keep an office at the Supreme Court, but it will be smaller than the one he currently resides in.

Democrats were pleased with Breyer’s decision to stand down while Biden is president, fearing the party could lose the seat to a yet another conservative justice if a Republican is voted into office in the next election.

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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14 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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14 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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17 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.